In this UNUSUAL story, a policeman discovers a strange informant and sets out to solve a murder that hasn't even been reported. The paranormal world and a by-the-book policeman come together as a recently murdered girl's apparition reaches out to him in a plea to find her body. "Find me," she whispered out of thin air from the back seat of his car--but she wasn't really there when he turned around.

This is a novelette of 21045 words. The captain of an alien UFO offers his human abductee a chance to go back in time for three hours to meet a unknown woman in an old picture for whom he has developed an attraction. Brad Anderson had become fascinated with a girl in a picture his grandmother found in the attic from her high school days. Little did he know that he would actually get the chance to go back in time to meet her. The gray uses his craft's advanced capabilities to send Brad back...

This is a children's' chapter book for ages 7 to 11 (9 chapters, 7533 words with illustrations).A valuable lesson is learned about jumping to conclusions and trusting people in this story about a lost Siamese cat:Jen Jen is Henry's Siamese cat but she's gone missing and no one can find her. Henry's best friend Marcie thinks Henry's unfriendly neighbor Mrs. Buford has taken her.The story begins when Jen Jen gets out and Henry and his best friend Marcie chase after he...

The Northwest Independent Writers Association (NIWA) invites you to enjoy "A Taste of NIWA". This bundle contains an assortment of novels, in various genres, written by members.NIWA was formed in 2011 with the mission of assisting independent writers from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Northern California, Nevada, and Alaska who are working to achieve professional standards in independent writing, publishing, and marketing.We hope you find your next favorite writer in,...

Timshel was once the vacation spot of the galaxy, full of culture, natural beauty, and friendly, hospitable inhabitants. But now Timshel has cut itself off from the universe. No one is allowed to enter or leave. Concerned, the Federation has sent agents to investigate, but none have returned.Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship EnterpriseTM are shocked to discover the truth: the people of Timshel have succumbed to an insidious new technology that guarantees every citiz...

Five fun short stories that are each the perfect length for a lunch break! Titles include:Minions & Peons: Dr. Cornelius Reginald "Doomsday" Day is having a splendid afternoon. All of his minions are ahead of schedule, his Doomsday Device is almost operational and his arch-nemesis has fallen into his trap perfectly. What more could a supervillian with a super human brain ask for?Cure: Sean McDermott can afford to buy anything he wants in life. But can he afford to cheat dea...

Casanova, Don Juan, James Bond -- these are men of legendary romance, but only one man can boast that his seductive powers take him boldly where no man has gone before: James T. Kirk.Captain Kirk's status as an interstellar stud is proven by his ability to seduce any woman, in any situation, in any part of the galaxy. From high-society princesses to unbalanced Orion slave girls, from gender-switching shape-shifters to emotion-deprived androids -- they all swoon, acquiesce,...

MERE ANARCHYA new six-part epic covering thirty years of Star Trek history, concluding with an adventure that takes place after The Undiscovered Country and Generations!Book 6 : ITS HOUR COME ROUNDCaptain James T. Kirk is dead, lost during the launch of the U.S.S. Enterprise-B. His former shipmates are not the only ones who mourn his passing: Raya el-Mora and the people of Mestiko are stunned to learn that the ma...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.The bad news? The world is ending. The good news? The Bad Guys are back to save it! Sure, they might have to "borrow"...

Jerome has spent his whole life working for the 'bad guys'. Born in the slums of Chicago, he'd always figured it he'd come to an early end working for one criminal organization or another. Then the Company came along and implanted him with several million dollars worth of technology so bleeding edge most governments didn't even know it was technologically feasible yet.Most of what he did was still illegal, and he wasn't likely to make thirty-five, but the pay was better. Only thing...

Mike Knapp would gaze at the top of the flag pole that stood outside his 4th floor office. It didn't look far. Maybe he could leap out the window and grab it. That was just a daydream until one morning when an accident in the parking garage set off a disastrous chain of events.

In this excerpt from Combat Shooting, Massad Ayoob teaches the self-defense mindset, Jeff Cooper's principles of survival, early warning signs and awareness and proper handgun stance, grip and control for those who carry concealed weapons for personal protection.